Links To The Present: March 11, 2011

“Perhaps it’s all the new faces or the overall lack of talent up and down the roster. Whatever the reason, the Cavaliers are again struggling to give a consistent effort every night on both ends of the floor.” [Jason Lloyd]

“[Ramon Sessions] knows it’s only a matter of time that Davis takes over as the starting point guard. That time was close, Coach Byron Scott said after the New Orleans game on Tuesday. Now, that time frame might change because Davis has left the team.” [Bob Finnan]

“When Samardo Samuels was about 11 years old and growing up in Trelawny, Jamaica, he saw his first NBA game on TV. He had no interest in the game. His neighbor was watching it, and Samuels was waiting for the game to be over so he could watch a soccer game. But what he saw changed his life.” [Mary Schmitt Boyer]

“Like anything else, time is a funny thing.  I don’t necessarily believe that it heals all wounds.  For example, I still can’t imagine a day where I will want LeBron James’ jersey in the rafters at the Q.  Just the same, time will create a distance.  Until then Cavs fans are inextricably tied to LeBron James and the Miami Heat.  Right now, it is kind of fun.” [Craig Lyndall]

On The Twitters

“Kobe putting up practice jumpers sweating like it’s game 7 of the finals. Our guys according to Scott have yet to learn the system.” [realcavsfans]

“Love or hate the Heat (and I know the answer), great basketball night on TNT. Lakers-Heat now, Knicks-Mavs to follow. #angrywivesclub” [Jason Lloyd]